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SUMMARY:RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles
DESCRIPTION:RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four. With note-for-note precision\, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour\, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites\, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals\, RAIN creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. \n\n\n\nRAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles promises an extraordinary journey through the eras that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/rain-a-tribute-to-the-beatles/
LOCATION:Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia\, 1 Clay Square\, Charleston\, 25301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Chili Shootout
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day of chili sampling\, wrestling and more at the Capitol Market! \n\n\n\nTo gain access to unlimited samples of chili from both professionals and amateurs\, simply purchase your tasting ticket for $10 in advance. Tickets will go up to $15 at the door. Regatta Pro Wrestling will begin after chili tasting and is free of charge. \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE: \n\n\n\n9 a.m.: Registration and check-in10 a.m.: Cook set-up and chili prepNoon: Green Chili Shootout opens to the public and sampling begins12:30 p.m.: Judging begins4 p.m.: Sampling ends and people’s choice coins collected; Winner’s announced4:05 p.m.: Wrestling begins
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/green-chili-shootout/
LOCATION:Capitol Market\, 800 Smith St\, Charleston\, West Virginia\, 25301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Town Universe
DESCRIPTION:Small Town Universe shares stories of love\, loss\, resilience\, hope\, scientific discovery\, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence in Green Bank\, WV\, a small town with a big telescope. STU debuted this past April at the 2024 Cleveland International Film Festival in the historic Mimi Theater\, where it won the Global Health Award\, and was part of the Solar Eclipse day events that were made possible by a partnership between CIFF\, the Great Lakes Science Center\, and NASA’s Glenn Research Center. It has since gone on to screen at multiple film festivals\, winning awards and audiences’ hearts across the country and beyond. \n\n\n\nIn addition to featuring the Green Bank Observatory and many people from the surrounding community in the film – including Charleston natives Dr. Karen O’Neil (previous Director of the Green Bank Observatory) and Michael Holstine (former Facility/Project Engineer and Business Manager at the GBO during the filming)\, and local Marshall University Physics graduate student\, Ellie White – Dellamaggiore worked with many talented film production crew members from West Virginia including cinematographer/filmmaker Tijah Bumgarner who is also a Marshall professor and Director of MU’s new Filmmaking Program. \n\n\n\nConversation and Q & A with Director Katie Dellamaggiore\, film subject Ellie White and other guests to follow screening. \n\n\n\nThis event is free. RSVP is highly recommended.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/small-town-universe/
LOCATION:Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia\, 1 Clay Square\, Charleston\, 25301\, United States
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SUMMARY:One Night Only Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Hall is pleased to present the second annual One Night Only student showcase! This amazing performance opportunity concludes with a live showcase for families and friends on the stage of the Hamilton Auditorium at Carnegie Hall on Thursday\, March 13th\, 2025 at 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nHere’s how it works: \n\n\n\n-This is a full scale production event\, and you don’t have to play an instrument or sing to particpate. One Night Only will be supported by a full student stage crew\, including a sound tech shadow\, a light tech shadow\, and up to two students MCs\, all under the guidance of the professional team at Carnegie Hall. \n\n\n\n– Any student in grades 6-12 currently attending public\, private or homeschool in Greenbrier County is eligible to particpate. \n\n\n\n-Entries will be accepted for both vocalists and instumentalists\, as either a soloist or as an ensemble. Any student that enters as part of an ensemble is also eligible to submit a separate\, individual entry as a soloist. \n\n\n\n-Registration will be open from November 15\, 2024 through February 15\, 2025\, and video entries can be submitted at any time during this window. Entries will not be accepted after 5 pm on Saturday\, February 15th. No exceptions. \n\n\n\n-All submissions will be scored by a panel of independent judges and will be based on a variety of standardized factors\, including tone\, rhythm\, timing\, technique\, expression and engagement. Scoring information for each entry will be provided after completion and may include judge’s notes or comments. \n\n\n\n-Students that are selected to particpate at the live performance will be required to attend a full rehearsal on Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025\, in additon to the performance on Thursday\, March 13th. If you require an accompanist for a performance piece\, please make sure they are available to attend both the rehearsal and performance dates.  \n\n\n\n-One Night Only is a ticketed event\, and all students are encouraged to bring family and friends to support their performance. Each student that submits an entry for the event will recieve one complimentary ticket to the performance\, and must contact our Box Office to reserve their free seat. Additional tickets will be available for students and the general public at $5 each. Tickets will go on sale through the Carnegie Hall website on Monday\, February 17th. \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/one-night-only-student-showcase/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 611 Church St\, Lewisburg\, West Virginia\, 24901\, United States
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SUMMARY:America Made With Love PBS Premiere Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Watch Party on March 14th as we celebrate the premiere of PBS’s America Made with Love! \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to be featured alongside our friends at Base Camp Printing and Chef Paul Smith\, who will be joining us for this special event! 
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/america-made-with-love-pbs-premiere-watch-party/
LOCATION:J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works\, 4797 Midland Dr\, Charleston\, West Virginia\, 25306\, United States
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SUMMARY:APPALACHIAN HERITAGE LECTURE SERIES: CHRIS HADDOX - MUSIC OF THE SOUTHERN WV COALFIELDS
DESCRIPTION:Folk Music of the Southern West Virginia Coalfields \n\n\n\nAbout This National Coal Heritage Area (NCHA)-Funded Project \n\n\n\nCoal and coal-related activities are often the first things that come to mind when thinking about the history of southern West Virginia.  Coal played such a part in the history of the area that the counties of Logan\, Mingo\, Lincoln\, Boone\, Wyoming\, McDowell\, Wayne\, Fayette\, Mercer\, Cabell\, Nicholas\, Summers\, and Kanawha are often simply referred to as the southern WV coalfields–as if nothing else ever occurred there.  
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/appalachian-heritage-lecture-series-chris-haddox-music-of-the-southern-wv-coalfields/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 611 Church St\, Lewisburg\, West Virginia\, 24901\, United States
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SUMMARY:FOOTMAD Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:In the Appalachian tradition\, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra\, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/footmad-community-dance/
LOCATION:Kanawha United Presbyterian Church\, 1009 Virginia St E\, Charleston\, West Virginia\, 25301\, United States
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SUMMARY:BALLET.ESSENTIAL
DESCRIPTION:The Charleston Ballet proudly presents BALLET.ESSENTIAL!\n\n\nMarch 14-15\, 2025\, at 7:30 PM at the Charleston Coliseum Theater.\n\n\nPerformance featuring:\nAFRICAN IMAGES – A vibrant\, rhythmic African-inspired piece\nLES SYLPHIDES – A timeless\, classical ballet masterpiece\nROMANIAN FOLK DANCES – Béla Bartók’s captivating folk-influenced choreography\nIN BETWEEN LIGHT – A contemporary ballet pas de deux inspired by sculptural lines\n\n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable evening of dynamic performances!\n\n\n Tickets are on sale now!\nCall the Charleston Ballet office at (304) 342-6541 or buy online at
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/ballet-essential/
LOCATION:Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center\, Quarrier Street\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fidelio
DESCRIPTION:Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances\, Norwegian Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore\, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Philip as the political prisoner Florestan\, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro\, veteran German bass Rene Pape as the jailer Rocco\, Chinese soprano Ying Fang and German tenor Magnus Dietrich as the young Marzelline and Jaquino\, and Danish bass Stephen Milling as the principled Don Fernando. Susanna Malkki conducts the March 15 performance\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/fidelio/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Valley Theatre\, 1038 Washington St. E\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sweet on You: The Art of the Mountain Maple
DESCRIPTION:From the misty mountains to the sugar shacks\, maple has flowed through West Virginia’s cultural veins for generations. West Virginia is home to one of the largest concentrations of Maple trees in the country and folks have been tapping trees for centuries\, capturing the sweet water from the Maple and creating the delectable maple syrup. South Side Studios and Future Generations University are proud to partner on an art show during Maple Days to raise awareness of this industry which contributes so much to our region’s heritage: Sweet on You: The Art Of Mountain Maple. This exhibition celebrates this living legacy through the eyes of regional artists who capture unique aspects of our state’s maple tradition\, bringing together paintings\, photographs\, and mixed media works as well as historical information\, all that celebrate Maple Days 2025.\n\nThe exhibition will run from February 21 – April 18\, 2025. The reception and celebration will take place on March 18th from 1PM- 4PM to coincide with WV Maple Days!
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/sweet-on-you-the-art-of-the-mountain-maple/
LOCATION:South Side Studios WV\, South Main Street 126\, Petersburg\, WV\, 26847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:I Got Life - The Music of Nina Simone ft. Carol Riddick & Gerald Veasley | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
DESCRIPTION:“I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone” pairs two legends of jazz and soul music to celebrate an iconic artist. The act\, consisting of vocals and three instrumentalists\, has performed in many festivals\, jazz clubs and churches to a sold-out crowd. “I feel more alive now that I ever in my life. I have a chance to live\, as I’ve dreamed. I got Life.” Nina Simone More than a concert\, I Got Life is an event that explores the powerful music and empowering messages of Nina Simone. The presentation moves through four aspects of Ms. Simone’s songbook: Quest\, Passion\, Fury and Hope. Vocalist Carol Riddick and bassist Gerald Veasley lead an ensemble that re-imagines Nina Simone’s work with inventive energy.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/i-got-life-the-music-of-nina-simone-ft-carol-riddick-gerald-veasley-cecil-i-walker-jazz-series/
LOCATION:Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia\, 1 Clay Square\, Charleston\, 25301\, United States
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SUMMARY:BALLET.ESSENTIAL
DESCRIPTION:The Charleston Ballet proudly presents BALLET.ESSENTIAL!\n\n\nMarch 14-15\, 2025\, at 7:30 PM at the Charleston Coliseum Theater.\n\n\nPerformance featuring:\nAFRICAN IMAGES – A vibrant\, rhythmic African-inspired piece\nLES SYLPHIDES – A timeless\, classical ballet masterpiece\nROMANIAN FOLK DANCES – Béla Bartók’s captivating folk-influenced choreography\nIN BETWEEN LIGHT – A contemporary ballet pas de deux inspired by sculptural lines\n\n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable evening of dynamic performances!\n\n\n Tickets are on sale now!\nCall the Charleston Ballet office at (304) 342-6541 or buy online at
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/ballet-essential-2/
LOCATION:Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center\, Quarrier Street\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
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